Financial Accountant – newly qualified

**Location:** Dublin 2 **Contract:** 12-month contract **Salary:** €55,880 per annum **Working arrangement:** Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays) This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified accountant looking to transition from professional practice into an international industry environment. The role will have a strong focus on **local statutory reporting, including the preparation of financial statements, statutory filings and audit coordination, alongside supporting monthly financial reporting activities.** **Key responsibilities** * Prepare local statutory financial statements and support the completion of statutory accounts and filings. * Coordinate and support annual statutory audits, ensuring all documentation and information are provided within agreed deadlines. * Plan and manage audit requirements, following up on outstanding queries and liaising with relevant stakeholders. * Support monthly financial reporting and month-end close activities. * Assist with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and account analysis. * Ensure financial records and reporting information are accurate, complete and maintained in line with relevant accounting standards. * Liaise with external accounting providers and auditors, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are achieved. * Support local and international finance teams with statutory and financial reporting requirements. * Assist with ad hoc financial accounting and reporting activities as required. **Requirements** * **ACA or ACCA qualified accountant** , a must * Newly qualified accountants with around three years' Big Four experience will be considered. * Strong practical experience **preparing financial statements and statutory accounts.** * Previous involvement in external audits and audit coordination. * Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines. * Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to following up outstanding information. * Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external providers. * **Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems; SAP experience would be particularly advantageous.** * Exposure to multinational organisations and international financial reporting. * Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP or local statutory reporting requirements. * Experience with month-end reporting and general ledger activities. What's on Offer? * Salary of €55,880 per annum. * Initial 12-month contract. * Potential for extension, subject to business requirements. * Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days onsite each week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). * Opportunity to move from professional practice into a global industry environment. * Exposure to an international finance function within the biotechnology sector. * Support from an experienced finance team. ***If you are curious to know more and if your profile fits perfectly with this position, please reach out to Iraia at +353 15225356 or send us your updated CV to iraia.sanchez@recruiters.ie***